Savings and Credit Group Linkage Coordinator

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The UNDP and UNCDF supported "Enhancing Access to Financial Service Project" is looking for experienced and qualified Nepalese Citizens for the following positions:

Post Title: Savings and Credit Group Linkage Coordinator
Duty Station: Kathmandu, with frequent travels in the districts throughout Nepal
Duration: Initially one year/renewable
Level: NPPP – 2


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under overall guidance and supervision of the Project Manager (PM) and Resident Chief Technical Advisor (RCTA), the Savings and Credit Group (SCG) Linkage Coordinator will be responsible for overall implementation of SCG linkages scheme of the project and lead the SCG Linkage Unit. The incumbent will:

• Prepare and submit a detailed annual work plan for the SCG linkages exercises and implement the exercise as per approved annual work plan.
• Implement the activities related to (i) prepare inventory of SCGs, (ii) ratings of SCGs, (iii) develop the capacity of SCGs, (iv) policy support to NRB on SCG linkages, (v) technical support to concerned UNDP/GOs/NGOs programme and (iv) technical support to selected FSPs/MFIs to implement the SCG Linkage banking scheme.
• Identify UNDP/GOs/NGOs projects to be supported for SCG linkages exercises in close consultation with Project Manager (FIF) and present in Project Executive Group and Outcome Board meeting for approval.
• Develop and disseminate a brief monthly progress report format to SCG linkage focal points of the concerned projects.
• Hold joint monthly meetings as per the need with SCG linkage focal points.
• Compile monthly SCG linkages focal point reports into a quarterly progress report and a final report.
• Serve as secretariat to SCG linkages initiatives and ensure that policy and operational level complications in the linkage process are suitably addressed in consultation with key stakeholders including UNCDF, UNDP and project staff.
• Provide regular briefings and facilitate technical orientation and training of UNDP/GOs/NGOs projects management, SCG linkage focal points in international good practices and principles of microfinance.
• Perform any other relevant work, as per the requirements of the task or as assigned.


QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES:

• Master degree in economics, finance or related social field from a reputable University.
• At least 5 years practical working experience on micro finance.
• Working experiences in national/international organization in the areas of micro finance, micro enterprise development and micro finance policy research or poverty reduction.
• A dynamic, results-oriented and self-motivated personality with a sense of initiative,
• Deep technical knowledge and experience in Microfinance; Good Practices, including linkage banking scheme.
• In-depth familiarity with facilitation of SCGs capacity building and Self-Help Group based micro-lending methodology.
• Strong commitment and believe on SCGs led community based microfinance operation.
• Demonstrated experience in development project planning, implementation and monitoring.
• Strong inter-personal and human resource development skills - training and facilitation skills will be a distinct advantage.
• Excellent organizational, communication and administrative skills, including solid experience in financial projections and management.
• Fluency in written and spoken English, excellent computer skills.
• Familiarity with UN, UNDP and UNCDF rules and procedures is an advantage.


Applications should be submitted no later than 23 March 2009 by email, to: hrmu2.np@undp.org or in a sealed envelope to:

UNDP Operations Department
(Ref: UNCDF/UNDP -RC),
UN House, Pulchowk,
P.O. Box 107,
Kathmandu, Nepal

(Only Applicants who are short-listed will be contacted)

Applicants must submit the updated standard UN Personal History Form available at the UNDP webpage http://www.undp.org.np/vacancy


Work experience and/or academic knowledge in relation to gender and social exclusion will be an added advantage.

Women, Dalits, Janajatis, Madhesis, people with disabilities, and other minorities are especially encouraged to apply.

Note: Published in the Kantipur Daily Newspaper
Date: 03/03/2009
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